DiagnosisIf you've already been discharged from the hospital after childbirth and your health care provider suspects that you have postpartum preeclampsia, you might need to be readmitted to the hospital. Show
Postpartum preeclampsia is usually diagnosed with lab tests:
TreatmentPostpartum preeclampsia may be treated with medication, including:
If you're breastfeeding, it's generally considered safe to breastfeed while taking these medications. Ask your health care provider if you have any questions or you're not sure. Preparing for your appointmentIf you've recently given birth and you have any signs or symptoms of postpartum preeclampsia, contact your health care provider right away. Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment, as well as what to expect from your health care provider. What you can doBefore your appointment, you might want to:
Basic questions to ask your health care provider may include:
Don't hesitate to ask other questions during your appointment. What to expect from your doctorYour health care provider is likely to ask you a number of questions, too. For example:
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RelatedAssociated ProceduresProducts & ServicesWhen administering mag sulfate to a client with preeclampsia the nurse understands that this drug is given to do which of the following?As soon as eclampsia is diagnosed, magnesium sulfate must be given to prevent seizures from recurring. If patients have preeclampsia with severe features, magnesium sulfate can be given to prevent seizures. Magnesium sulfate is given for 24 hours postpartum.
How is magnesium sulfate administered in preeclampsia?Magnesium sulphate is recommended as the first-line medication for prophylaxis and treatment of eclampsia. The loading dose is 4 g IV over 20 to 30 min, followed by a maintenance dose of 1 g/h by continuous infusion for 24 h or until 24 h after delivery, whichever is later.
Which would the nurse implement before administering magnesium sulfate to a client with preeclampsia?The answer is D: The antidote for Magnesium Sulfate is Calcium Gluconate. The nurse should have this on hand in case Magnesium toxicity occurs.
What type of magnesium is given for preeclampsia?Magnesium sulfate can help prevent seizures in women with postpartum preeclampsia who have severe signs and symptoms. Magnesium sulfate is typically taken for 24 hours. After treatment with magnesium sulfate, your health care provider will closely monitor your blood pressure, urination and other symptoms.
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